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In the classic truck world, it doesn’t get much more popular than GM’s 1967-72 C/K-series pickups. These second-generation “Action Line” trucks have gone up in value and are becoming increasingly hard to score. For that reason, the folks at RideTech see a potential rise in popularity for the third-generation GM pickups (1973-87). The trucks are plentiful

Q: I own a 1971 Dodge Demon with a 400. The 10.5:1 compression engine has a forged crank and “LY” rods, and has a balanced bottom end. The heads are 906 castings port matched to a Weiand Team G intake and 2.5-inch headers. The heads have also had port work done. The cam is a Mopar Performance

[portfolio_slideshow id=64021] In simpler times, carburetors relied on mechanical fuel pumps, and EFI engines required high-pressure electric pumps. Things aren’t so simple anymore because times have definitely changed. Even the most beastly of electric pumps can struggle to keep pace with today’s crop of 3,000-plus horsepower Outlaw and Pro Mod-style forced induction EFI engines. At

I have a 850 Mighty Demon carb marked BC 56. The carb is designed for use with a Roots or draw-thru supercharger. I want to use it for blow-through using a hat. From pictures I’ve seen, it looks just like a blow through carb except for the milled tracks going to the throttle shafts. What must

When it comes to fabbing hard lines, there are no real tricks involved. It’s just a matter of measuring, trial and error, and patience. The main goal is to build lines that are functional and leak proof, but you also want to make them look good too. In the end, you’ll discover that mistakes can and do happen

Let’s face it—when it comes to our cars and trucks, details matter. As automotive enthusiasts, we notice things like uneven fender gap and outright misalignment between body panels. These are things that can cost you points at judged car shows or prevent you from getting a better price when selling your vehicle. More importantly, they

There’s never a bad time to answer that age-old maintenance and repair question: “What’s that leaking from my car?” As part of your car care routine, you’ll want to track down the source of any leaks and make the appropriate repairs. That’s why we put together an infographic to get you headed in the right

Q: We have a 1974 Ford F-100 pickup we use as a tow vehicle. It has a 360-cubic-inch two-barrel engine running Crane stock replacement cam and “anti-pump-up” hydraulic lifters. The heads are fitted with TRW valves and springs that are close to OEM in the lift and spring pressure department. The rockers are stock ratio and

When we get a new Jeep—at least “new” to us—or an actual brand-new off-the-showroom-floor Wrangler, we want to keep it as pristine for as long as we can. But how can we keep our Wranglers scratch- and dent-free when we wheel in the desert, rock crawl in the mountains, or park at the mall? Inconsiderate

Remember when your mom told you not to run through the house with scissors or to stop sticking that screwdriver in the electric outlet? OK, maybe that was us. But there is one thing that everyone should be taught, and that’s how to use the right tools to install and remove a harmonic balancer. For